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. 1982 Dec;50(3):661–668.

Activation of human basophils by staphylococcal protein A. I. The role of cyclic AMP, arachidonic acid metabolites, microtubules and microfilaments.

G Marone, S Poto, R Petracca, M Triggiani, E de Lutio di Castelguidone, M Condorelli
PMCID: PMC1536812  PMID: 6299635

Abstract

Protein A from Staphylococcus aureus (Staph A) induces histamine secretion from human basophil leucocytes in the concentration range 10(-4) - 10 micrograms/ml. This reaction has great similarities to that of antigen or anti-IgE-induced release. It is characterized by a two stage reaction, requires extracellular calcium and is optimal at 37 degrees C. The rate of release is similar to that of IgE-mediated reactions. Histamine release induced by Staph A is inhibited by metabolic inhibitors, drugs which increase intracellular cyclic AMP levels, inhibitors of lipoxygenase pathways and a phospholipase A2 inhibitor. D2O and cytochalasin B which affect microtubules and microfilaments respectively, enhance histamine release induced by Staph A. These results suggest that Staph A-induced release is modulated by intracellular cyclic AMP, arachidonic acid metabolites, requires energy and is enhanced by the disruption of microfilaments and stabilization of microtubules.

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